Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to SpVgg Unterhaching. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SpVgg Unterhaching appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Eilts.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SpVgg Unterhaching appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Eilts.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and VfB Stuttgart get the match underway!
2.57
0-0Matthias Basler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Schönenborn. Oliver Schönenborn plays a scrappy one-two with Graham Konchesky and advances towards the goal... Oliver Schönenborn shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Moritz Witte.
4.37
0-0Oliver Schönenborn takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Richard Mcallister. Richard Mcallister looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Nils Welke.
6.06
0-0Steffen Riemann makes a probing pass to Matthias Basler. Matthias Basler brings the ball forward. Matthias Basler whips in a cross ball towards Samir Augstein. Samir Augstein makes a deft header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.37
0-0Samir Höfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Maryn Diop. Maryn Diop knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ernesto Velasco who gathers it comfortably.
16.49
Jakob Buchwald flicks a high pass forward. Maryn Diop controls it well on his chest. Maryn Diop plays a scrappy one-two with Nikolas Engels and advances towards the goal... Maryn Diop tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Ernesto Velasco. Excellent save.
21.19
Samir Höfer threads a neat ball through to Jakob Buchwald. Jakob Buchwald tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
22.20
1-0Arek Gadocha threads a neat ball through to Oliver Schönenborn. Oliver Schönenborn whips in a cross ball towards Graham Konchesky. Graham Konchesky is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Moritz Witte with no chance!! Goal for VfB Stuttgart!
27.18
Sven Widmann flicks a high ball forward to Jakob Buchwald who takes it down. Jakob Buchwald makes a simple pass to Jan Bischoff. Jan Bischoff controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
32.01
Matthias Basler flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Schönenborn collects the pass. Oliver Schönenborn whips in a cross ball towards Samir Augstein. Samir Augstein whips the ball goalwards with his head. Moritz Witte didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
33.24
Sven Widmann makes a simple pass to Steffen Masur. Steffen Masur takes it forward alone. Steffen Masur deftly passes the ball to Jan Bischoff, releasing him through on goal. Jan Bischoff makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Ernesto Velasco comfortably smothers it!
38.42
Arek Gadocha knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Mcallister. Richard Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Samir Augstein. Samir Augstein side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Moritz Witte is on top of it.
40.57
1-0Lennart Geis kicks a strong pass forward to Oliver Schönenborn. Oliver Schönenborn makes a pass forward but Samir Augstein makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
44.33
Stephen Greig runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stephen Greig shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
Sven Widmann pushes mid-way up the pitch. Sven Widmann sees a break and surges forward. Sven Widmann sees Maryn Diop just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Maryn Diop muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfB Stuttgart appear unchanged since the first half. SpVgg Unterhaching have changed their lineup with Linus Lindner replacing Sven Widmann and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
45.00
SpVgg Unterhaching kick off!
47.32
Jan Bischoff passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Nikolas Engels. Nikolas Engels shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.26
Jakob Buchwald threads a neat ball through to Leon Bierhoff. Leon Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.17
Arek Gadocha knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Schönenborn. Oliver Schönenborn plays a quick one-two with Graham Konchesky and rushes in on goal... Oliver Schönenborn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
57.42
Matthias Basler flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Schönenborn controls it well on his chest. Oliver Schönenborn shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
60.40
Lennart Geis sees Pascal Netzer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pascal Netzer flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Schönenborn. Oliver Schönenborn cuts inside the box! Oliver Schönenborn shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Moritz Witte has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
67.16
Lennart Geis flicks a high pass forward. Samir Augstein collects the pass. Samir Augstein rushes past Steffen Masur! Samir Augstein side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.08
Matthias Basler flicks a high pass forward. Richard Mcallister holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Mcallister knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Konchesky. Graham Konchesky finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
72.31
Graham Konchesky flicks the ball to his team mate, Samir Augstein. Samir Augstein lofts in a cross ball towards Arek Gadocha. Arek Gadocha finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Moritz Witte is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.43
Lennart Geis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Mcallister. Richard Mcallister flicks a high pass forward to Graham Konchesky who brings the ball under control. Graham Konchesky knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Moritz Witte who gathers it comfortably.
78.30
Richard Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Samir Augstein. Samir Augstein kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Konchesky but the referee indicates it's offside!
81.38
Richard Mcallister deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Schönenborn. Oliver Schönenborn shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.15
Steffen Riemann knocks the ball forward to Matthias Basler. Matthias Basler makes a probing pass to Samir Augstein. Samir Augstein shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
84.20
Arek Gadocha flicks a high ball forward to Oliver Schönenborn who takes it down. Oliver Schönenborn shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.09
Steffen Riemann chips the ball to his team mate, Arek Gadocha. Arek Gadocha flicks the ball to his team mate, Samir Augstein. Samir Augstein finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Oliver Schönenborn of VfB Stuttgart |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ernesto Velasco (GK)
6
2. Pascal Netzer (DEF)
6
3. Ruben Jardim (DEF)
6
4. Steffen Riemann (DEF)
6
5. Lennart Geis (DEF)
6
6. Arek Gadocha (MID)
9
7. Richard Mcallister (MID)
7
8. Matthias Basler (MID)
7
9. Oliver Schönenborn (ATT)
9
10. Graham Konchesky (ATT)
8
11. Samir Augstein (ATT)
7
12. Florian Nahrstedt (GK)
0
13. Gavin Rae (MID)
0
14. Franco Ficini (ATT)
0
1. Moritz Witte (GK)
7
2. Stephen Greig (DEF)
6
3. Sven Widmann (DEF)
7
4. Nils Welke (DEF)
6
5. Jakob Buchwald (MID)
6
6. Jan Bischoff (MID)
6
7. Steffen Masur (MID)
6
8. Samir Höfer (MID)
6
9. Leon Bierhoff (ATT)
6
10. Maryn Diop (ATT)
6
11. Nikolas Engels (ATT)
6
12. Linus Lindner (MID)
6
13. Marc Weigel (ATT)
0
14. Lennart Jentsch (MID)
0